Top 4 Ways to Follow Through: Build Trust, Set Boundaries, and Keep Commitments

Have you ever had a family member, friend, or even someone from work tell you they would do something, and they don’t?

You are left waiting, believing that they will take action. How do you feel about that?

Are you feeling frustrated, irritated, or upset?

If something like this has happened not once but multiple times, then does it trigger any emotion in you? And what does it trigger?

Whatever the emotions that showed up, I want to acknowledge them – that they are all valid… and I congratulate you on being human!

What is even more important than this is for you to recognize and acknowledge the trigger or emotion that shows up when someone fails to follow through.

If it bothers you that someone doesn’t follow through with what they said they would do, it simply means that you are a person who values commitment and values those who would follow through with what they said they would do.

It means you are someone that is trusted. You are reliable. You value high performance. You get things done. And you have great leadership skills!

These excellent qualities are a testament to great character.

Today, I want to share what it means to be our word. Here are the top four things about being our word.

1) Being our word means being committed—saying what you’d do and doing exactly what you said you’d do.

This may include telling someone you’d give them a call by the end of the week, and you actually give them a call. Or, you promised to send someone an email, and you sent the email within a few hours or by the end of the day.

You are carrying out the task after saying you would do that task.

2) Being our word means building positive habits, keeping up with your daily routines, and not slacking off for a day.

Let’s say you’ve committed to going for a run every day for 90 days, then be sure to run the full 90 days.

3) Being on time. Being on time is also part of being true to your word. It is the same as showing up 100%. Being on time shows that you are reliable.

4) Be aware of what you say. If you know you cannot do something due to time restraints, then don’t do it. Tell yourself that taking on such a task at this time is impossible.

If the task being carried out is for somebody else, then tell that person you are unable to do it.

Sharing what you can or cannot do will set healthy boundaries as you follow through with your word about what you can and cannot do.

Ultimately, you are being present.

One simple strategy to put this into practice is using the calendar on your phone.

I schedule what I need to do and at what time. I will set reminders and stick to the allotted time to complete the task.

You, too, can use your calendar or sticky notes. The best is to choose a set time, like after breakfast, lunch, or dinner, before brushing your teeth in the morning or after brushing your teeth at night.

Use a concrete routine that can help you stick to that commitment daily to build positive habits and make it like another routine with flow.

Remember, mastering the art of keeping our word and following through takes practice.

This isn’t about perfectionism or striving for perfection.

By honouring our word, we learn more about ourselves and deepen our self-discovery.

What I’ve shared with you today is only a small sample of my strategies to help you find balance and to maintain balance in life.

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Thank you for reading.

Till next time…

Find your flow. Find your freedom.